Threatened with Prosecution by Check Cashing Store

lilprincess1102 · #1 12-31-2008, 02:30 PM

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado
Hi I could really use some help, I cashed a check written to me for a partial payment on a truck I had sold, it was only for four hundred, but I just got a phone call saying if I don't get to the check cashing place and pay back what I cashed then I will be held liable and I will get a Felony Theft charge! I am a single mom of one and am already having a hard time finding work.
Is this my fault?? I dont know what to do.. I can't pay.. no money.. Please help??

aaron · #2 12-31-2008, 03:46 PM

So in other words, the check bounced? What did the buyer say?

lilprincess1102 · #3 01-05-2009, 02:13 PM

Yea the bank had insufficient funds. The buyer? If you mean the "check writer" he said that he's not working right now and can't pay it either. I have not sent him the title to the truck that I sold him and don't plan on it till he can pay it. But that is pretty much pointless seeing as I'm going to be in trouble... What do you think???

gigirle · #4 01-05-2009, 03:24 PM

I think you need to call the police and get your truck back, or just go get your truck back. Then, I would do what I could to get the truck sold as soon as possible to pay the check cashing place. Think about it, if the person wrote you a bad check and took the truck (and apparently knows he wrote a hot check) then there is a good chance that he didn't insure it. Your on the hook if he hurts someone.
For future reference, if someone writes you a check, cash it at their bank to avoid problems like this in the future. Or you can always say "cash only."